Joseph bonnet



J. BONNET.

TOY.

APPLICATION men MAR. 8, 1919.

1 ,3Q9,838. Patented July 15, 1919.

JOSEPH BONNET, OF MILES CITY, MONTANA.

TOY.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 3.5, 1919.

Application filed March 8, 1919. Serial No. 281,363.

T 0 all whom it may concern Be it known that I, J osnrH BONNET, a c1t1- zen of Russia, residing at Miles City, in the county of Custer and State of Montana, have invented certain new and useful I m provements in Toys, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to the art of toys, and particularly to an improved toy of the oscillating type, and an object of the invention is to provide a device of this kind espe cially adapted for the amusement of children.

The invention further aims to provide a figure, representing a figure of a human being, either man, woman or child, the feet of the figure having means to engage a narrow bar or the like, such as illustrated, in combination with a counter balancing bar, and means for connecting the bar to the outstretched arms of the figure, for counter balancing the same, subsequently to pressure having been applied to the figure, for the purpose of oscillating the same, it having been found that the oscillation of the figure will continue for quite a while and which oscillation will create considerable amusement for children.

The invention further aims to provide means whereby the counter balancing bar is pivotally connected to the ends of the out wardly stretched arms of the figure, and means for adjustably connecting the bar to the figure, at a point below the pivot the bar, whereby the position of the figure relative to the stationary support, when the figure is at rest, may be changed, consequently when the figure is oscillated, by urging pressure thereon, the position of the are on which the figure oscillates will be altered. The range of the are will also vary, according to the adjustment of the bar relative to the figure. It has been found that this will create considerable amusement, and. will also provide food for thought for the children, namely, causing them to wonder, as to why the adjustability of the bar, or the adjustment of the Weights on its lowver end, will alter the position of the figure when it rests, as well as the position of the are in which the figure oscillates.

The invention further aims to provide an adjustable weight or weights on the lower end of the counter balancing bar, which will also alter the position of the figure relative to-its support, when at rest, thereby altering the position of the are, on which the figure swings.

While the structure and the design of the toy, as at present illustrated and set forth, is deemed preferable, it is obvious that the device is susceptible to changes, and the right to these changes is claimed, provided they are comprehended within the scope of what is claimed.

The invention comprises further features and combination of parts as hereinafter-set forth, shown in the drawings, and claimed.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a view in perspective of the improved toy constructed in accordance with the invention, and in this figure in dotted lines there is illustrated an are on which the figure oscillates.

Fig. 2 is a view in side elevation of the toy, showing the counter balancing bar as having been adjusted with relation to the figure, and in this case, the position of the are (which is shown in dotted lines) on which the figure oscillates is altered to that shown in Fig. 1. This clearly illustrates that by the adjustment of the counter balancing bar with relation to the figure, that the position of the are on which the figure might oscillate can be altered.

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view through the toy, showing the same adjustment of the counter balancing bar relative to the figure as illustrated in Fig. 2, and showing the weight or weights at the lower end of the counter balancing bar, adjusted upwardly thereon, in this case, it is obvious that the position of the figure when it rests, is altered.

Referring more especially to the drawings 1 designates a figure, which in the present instance, represents that of a man. The figure is provided with outstretching arms 2, and extending from the bottoms of the feet of the figure are pointed extensions 3, which are designed to engage upon the upper surface of a stationary bar or the like 4. Pivotally mounted as at 5 between the outer ends of the outstretched arms of the figure is a counter balancing bar 6. Pivoted to the bar 6 as indicated at 7 is a threaded rod 8. This rod protrudes or extends through the body of the figure, and has threaded thereon nuts 9. These nuts engage the front and rear surfaces of the figure. It is obvious that by adjusting the nuts relatively inwardly and outwardly on the rod, the counter balancing bar may be adjusted relatively to the figure, and in so adjusting the bar, it is possible to alter the position of the figure, when at rest on the stationary support. it is also obvious, under, such conditions, that after imparting an oscillatory movement to the figure. the arc of oscillation may be changed. 'lhese altered positions and the altered positions of the figure and the are, on which the figure might oscillate, not only create amusement, but. also wonderment in the child.

The lower portion of the counter balancing bar is threaded as shown at 10 for a short distance of its length, and engaging these threads is one or more counter balancing weights 11. By adjusting the weights in different positions upon the counter balancing bar, the position of the figure on the stationary support, as well as the are on which the figure oscillates may also be altered.

The invention having been set forth, what is claimed as new and useful is:

1. in a toy, the combination with a figure, having pointed extensions upon the lower surfaces of the feet of the figure and provided with outstretching arms, of a counter balancing bar connected pivotally between the outer ends of the outstretching arms and having a portion thereof below said connection and adjustably connected to the figure.

2. In a toy, the combination with a figure, having pointed extensions upon the lower surfaces of the feet of the figure and provided with outstretched arms, of a counter balancing bar connected between the outer ends of the outstretched arms and having a portion thereof below said connection connected to the figure, and means adjustable upon the lower portion of the counter bal ancing bar, whereby the. position of the figure as well as the are on which it swings,

may be altered.

3. in a toy, the combination with a figure. having means on the under surface of its feet, whereby the figure may be fulcrun'ied on a stationary support and provided with outstretched arms, of a counter balancing bar connected to the outer ends of the outstretched arms, and means carried by the counter balancing bar and being adjustably connected to the body of the figure, whereby the counter balancing bar may be adjusted relatively to the figure, so that the position of the figure, when at rest, as well as the are on which the figure swings, may be altered.

4:. In a toy, the combination with a figure, having means on the under surface of its feet, whereby the figure may be fulcrumed on a stationary support and provided with outstretched arms, of a counter balancing bar connected to the outer ends of the outstretched arms, means carried by the counter balancing bar and being adjustably connected to the body of the figure, whereby the counter balancing bar may be adjusted rela tively to the figure, so that the position of the figure, when at rest, as well as the are on which the figure swings, may be altered, the lower end of the counter balancing bar having counter balancing weight members adjustably carried thereon, for additionally adjusting the position of the figure relative to its stationary support, when the figure is at rest.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses. JOSEPH BONNET. Witnesses:

S. D. MCKINNON, MILDRED THOMAS. 

